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J222 MOX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 MOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 107,161 miles

some brake pipe hidden by under trays.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 102,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,799 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,491 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 88,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,736 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,383 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 38,061 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,131 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J222 MOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J222 MOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J222 MOX registered?

J222 MOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is J222 MOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 MOX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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